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Top Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

This page lists 127 schools in Pennsylvania that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 41 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 25 associate degree (ADN), 64 bachelor's (BSN), 39 master's and 27 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 63 public, 54 private nonprofit and 10 private for-profit. 69 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Pittsburgh (10), Philadelphia (9), Scranton (6) and Erie (4).

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

128 schools · 28 verified program profiles · page 3 of 7

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (128)

Gwynedd Mercy University

Private nonprofitUniversityGwynedd Valley, PA

Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in Gwynedd Valley, PA. It reported 203 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Harcum College

Private nonprofitCommunity / two-year collegeBryn Mawr, PA

Harcum College is a private nonprofit community / two-year college in Bryn Mawr, PA. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Harrisburg Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeHarrisburg, PA

HACC offers an Associate in Science nursing program leading to RN licensure eligibility, a Practical Nursing certificate and an LPN transitional track. Students enter nursing clinicals through a selective application after starting in the Allied Health AAS program.

3 verified program profiles

LPN/LVN, ADN, LPN-RN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology campus

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private nonprofitUniversityHarrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit university in Harrisburg, PA. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: MSN

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Hazleton Area Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionHazle TWP., PA

Hazleton Area Career Center is a public specialized institution in Hazle TWP., PA. It reported 6 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Health and Technology Training Institute

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionPhiladelphia, PA

Health and Technology Training Institute is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Holy Family University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

Holy Family University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 372 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Immaculata University campus

Immaculata University

Private nonprofitUniversityImmaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit university in Immaculata, PA. It reported 83 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Indiana County Technology Center

PublicSpecialized institutionIndiana, PA

Indiana County Technology Center is a public specialized institution in Indiana, PA. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program

PublicSpecialized institutionReynoldsville, PA

Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program is a public specialized institution in Reynoldsville, PA. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing

Private nonprofitCommunity / two-year collegePottsville, PA

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing is a private nonprofit community / two-year college in Pottsville, PA. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

RN Diploma

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King's College campus

King's College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeWilkes-Barre, PA

King's College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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La Roche University

Private nonprofitUniversityPittsburgh, PA

La Roche University is a private nonprofit university in Pittsburgh, PA. It reported 78 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

ACEN: BSN, MSN, DNP

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La Salle University campus

La Salle University

Private nonprofitUniversityPhiladelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit university in Philadelphia, PA. It reported 262 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Lackawanna College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeScranton, PA

Lackawanna College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Scranton, PA. It reported 27 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

PublicSpecialized institutionWillow Street, PA

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public specialized institution in Willow Street, PA. It reported 123 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Laurel Business Institute

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeUniontown, PA

Laurel Business Institute is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Uniontown, PA. It reported 51 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Lehigh Carbon Community College campus

Lehigh Carbon Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSchnecksville, PA

Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public community / two-year college in Schnecksville, PA. It reported 186 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program

PublicSpecialized institutionFord City, PA

Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program is a public specialized institution in Ford City, PA. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Before you apply in Pennsylvania

  • Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
  • Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
  • Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Pennsylvania. See online coursework and clinical requirements.